Modesto Municipal Code Art. 5 Maintenance

Before a permit is issued to any owner, the taxicab for which such permit is requested shall be delivered to the Public Works Director or his/her representative, who shall inspect such taxicab, its equipment and taximeter to ascertain whether such taxicab complies with the provisions of this chapter. Vehicle inspections will cover, but not be limited to the following items: seat belts, windows (glass), windshield wipers, horn, lights, brakes, emergency brake, belts and hoses, tires, bearings, lug nuts, steering, suspension, shock absorbers, frame, driveline, and conclude with an on-road test drive. Acceptance of each item will be on a pass/fail basis.

(Ord. 3295-C.S., § 1, and Ord. 3364-C.S., § 5, effective 12-9-04)

Following the initial inspection of a taxicab, it shall be inspected twice yearly to ascertain whether such taxicab complies with the provisions of this chapter. It is the responsibility of the taxicab owner to insure that these inspections are accomplished in a timely manner. Any taxicab exceeding seven (7) months since the last City inspection may be immediately removed from operation by the Public Works Director or his/her representative.

(Ord. 3295-C.S., § 1, and Ord. 3364-C.S., § 5, effective 12-9-04)

The Public Works Director, the Police Chief, or any member of the Public Works Department, or the Police Department, shall have the right at any time after displaying proper identification, to enter into or upon any taxicab permitted to operate in the City for the purpose of ascertaining whether or not any of the provisions of this chapter are being violated.

(Ord. 3295-C.S., § 1, and Ord. 3364-C.S., § 5, effective 12-9-04)

Any taxicab which is found, after such an inspection, to be unsafe or in any way unsuitable for taxicab service shall be immediately ordered out of service by the Public Works Director or his/her designated representative, and before again being placed in service shall be placed in safe condition and successfully complete the City-provided inspection.

(Ord. 3295-C.S., § 1, and Ord. 3364-C.S., § 5, effective 12-9-04)

The interior of every taxicab shall be thoroughly cleaned at least once in every twenty-four (24) hours.

(Ord. 3295-C.S., § 1, effective 5-22-03)